ESCAPE to PINOS ALTOS!
Nestled in the Gila Forest on a sunny southern mountain slope, historic Pinos Altos (Spanish for "Tall Pines") should be your headquarters for fun and adventure in Silver City, Grant County and the huge Gila Wilderness.
easy to find!
- 3 hours from El Paso, TX
- 2 hours from Las Cruces, NM
- 4 hours from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hours from Tucson, AZ
- 4.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ
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a mining ghost town that still thrives!
Historic Pinos Altos is six miles north of Silver City, on NM 15, at an elevation of 7,020 feet.
P.A. began in 1860, when three frustrated 49ers stopped to take a drink in Bear Creek and discovered gold. The Main Street of this charming old town is like an old western movie set. Many of the buildings date to the 1800's and have been restored with original memorabilia and artifacts. read more
lots to see and do!
McDonald Log Cabin
The little log cabin was built by a young Indian fighter from Ireland named John McDonald. His descendants still own the property and it is said to be the oldest building in the County. read more
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Celebrate a special occasion or enjoy a calm and relaxing day in the beautiful mountains around Pinos Altos. A horse-drawn carriage ride around P.A. gives you a great view of the town the way its original inhabitants would have seen it. read more
Gila Cliff Dwellings
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located in the Gila Wilderness within the Gila National Forest. Within a few miles of the Cliff Dwellings, elevations range from around 5,700 to 7,300 feet above sea level. In the immediate vicinity of the Cliff Dwellings, elevations range from 5,700 to about 6,000 feet. read more
VISIT SILVER CITY -- BUT STAY IN PINOS ALTOS!
Your money goes further and your nights are more relaxing up the hill in Pinos Altos. Enjoy Silver City's busy night life and activities, but find quiet time to relax and unwind in P.A.!
Casa del Huerto575-538-1270
Casa Del Huerto is located aprox. 5 miles north of Silver City in the Old Clarke and Massengill Orchard, in Historic Pinos Altos. Whether you have an event planned or just want to get away and enjoy the mountains Casa Del Huerto is a great place to stay. read more
Las Casas de Oro (575) 574-2680
www.lascasasdeoro.com
Nestled against the Gila National Forest, Las Casas de Oro cottages are the perfect combination of private space, clean mountain air, immediate access to incredible hike/bike trails on the Continental Divide and yet only 7 miles (10 minutes) from Silver City. read more
Continental Divide RV Park575-388-3005
The Continental Divide RV Park is situated in the middle of an apple orchard and is 6 1/2 miles north of Silver City on Highway 15. Elevation in the park is just over 7,000 feet. read more
Bear Creek Motel and Cabins888-388-4515
www.bearcreekcabins.com
Beautifully decorated and furnished cabins with secluded porches or balconies are nestled in among the tall pines and offer the perfect setting for enjoying the beauty of the Forest while not giving up the comforts of home. read more
Pinos Altos Cabins and Nightly Cottages800-348-2477
www.pinosaltoscabins.com
Pinos Altos Cabins are nestled on a tree-shaded hillside at 7000 feet in the Pinos Altos Mountains. We\'re The Best Location: just outside of Silver City, New Mexico! From the quiet hillsides of Pinos Altos Cabins, you and your family can enjoy the silence of our mountain setting and the convenience of fully equipped, modern cabins. All cabins have satellite TV, full kitchens, covered decks, heating and air conditioning. For information and reservations, call (800) 348-2477 or (575) 534-0406. read more
Agave Ridge Retreat575-313-9843
www.agaveridgeretreat.com/
Agave Ridge Retreat is a great place for a vacation or business retreat in the peaceful mountains near (but not too near) Silver City, New Mexico. Stay at the luxurious Agave House, or the more modest, but larger, Raven House. read more
discover southwest new mexico:
P.A. puts you in the heart of it!
Southwest New Mexico offers a remarkable landscape, and a trip to Pinos Altos places you in the heart of it: Tall mountains, a free-running river, high desert, ancient cliff dwellings and more await you when you stay in P.A.!
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